Palpara, Purba Medinipur


Palpara is a village, in Patashpur I CD Block in Egra subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography

Location

Palpara is located at.

Urbanisation

96.96% of the population of Egra subdivision live in the rural areas. Only 3.04% of the population live in the urban areas, and that is the lowest proportion of urban population amongst the four subdivisions in Purba Medinipur district.
Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Palpara had a total population of 7,007 of which 3,559 were males and 3,448 were females. Population below 6 years was 889. The total number of literates in Palpara was 5,135.

Transport

The Egra-Patashpur-Amarshi-Bhagabanpur-Bajkul Road passes through Palpara.

Education

was established in 1964. It is affiliated to Vidyasagar University and offers courses in science and arts, and B.Ed. Janardan Sahu contributed substantially to the establishment of the college.

Healthcare

Gonara Block Primary Health Centre at Golara Nij, PO Manglamaro, the main medical facility in Patashpur I CD block, is located nearby.